Dancer Xishi was also one of the most famous
four beauties in the Chinese history. She was also the heroin of a famous beauty
trap in the history. But few people know that Xishi was also a renowned
dancer.
Xishi was the most famous dancer in the
Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC). In order to get back his power and rebuild
his country, the king of the Yue State sent Xishi to the king of the Wu State as
a gift.
The king of the Wu State was totally
enchanted by Xishi at the first sight. When the king knew that Xishi was good at
dancing, he ordered his people to build a long aisle, dig a big hole under the
aisle and cover it with boards. Her skirts embroidered with bells, Xishi danced
to the accompaniment of jingling. The king of the Wu State was crazy for Xishi
and her dances. He called the dance as Sounding-Shoe-Dance and the aisle as
Sounding-Shoe-Aisle.
At last, the king of the Wu State lost his
country for Xishi.